The Laws of Man

"The laws of man may bind him in chains or may put him to death, but they never can make him wise, virtuous, or happy."        
John Quincy Adams   (1767-1848)   6th US President

I think the above quote has a point.  However, obedience to the laws of the land can certainly allow a man to be free, not be locked up, not be in chains, or not be put to death.  Obedience to the law offers a person  more freedom to seek wisdom, virtue and happiness.  Most of the time, obedience offers benefits.  Incarceration, chains and death are not usually factors that produce  wisdom, virtue, and happiness.  I am fully aware that there are exceptions, however.    RD